Running loop through Bute Park along the River Taff from Cardiff Castle

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Running loop through Bute Park along the River Taff from Cardiff Castle

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Running loop through Bute Park along the River Taff from Cardiff Castle

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6.52km

20m

Running

Embark on a moderate jogging loop through Bute Park, a green oasis alongside the River Taff, offering picturesque views of lush greenery and mature trees. You will catch glimpses of the impressive Cardiff Castle and cross the iconic Millennium Bridge, enjoying vibrant cityscape views. This 4.1 miles (6.5 km) route…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.05 km

Cardiff Castle

Highlight • Castle

Cardiff Castle's history stretches back over 2,000 years to the 3rd century AD, when a Roman fort stood in its place. In the 11th century, Norman invaders built a keep …

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1.53 km

Bute Park and Arboretum Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Parking

Bute Park and Arboretum covers an area of about 30 acres, comprising landscaped gardens and parkland that once formed the grounds of Cardiff Castle.

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3.28 km

Blackweir Bridge and Weir

Highlight • Structure

Blackweir Bridge crossing the River Taff, was designed and constructed in the 1980s by engineering students at nearby Cardiff University. The students evidently liked the feel of the earth moving under their feet, it can be a bit bouncy!

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6.52 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

1.85 km

1.01 km

358 m

Surfaces

2.82 km